About us
Managing Director
Samantha DuQuesnay Chantrelle
BA in Sociology of Development
University of California, Berkeley 1993
MSC Sociology of Development
University of the West Indies, Mona 2010
Corporate Social Responsibility
Harvard Business School, Diploma 2013
20+ years experience in project development and management for IDPS, NGOs and private sector foundations in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
In depth knowledge of and experience in developing Strategic Results Based Management Frameworks
Experience in Program Evaluations and Monitoring,
including social audits for international donors
Vast experience in budget management processes for several international donors including USAID, CIDA, EU, UNDP, DFID, UNICEF, Embassy of Japan
Managed NCB Foundation and Digicel Foundation, with support and partnership with several NGOs, international donors, Government agencies, and other corporates
Experienced raising funds from international donors and corporate sponsors with over US$4.5 million raised in the last 3 years
Designed successful programs and development interventions, including signature events such as the Enrichment Literacy intervention, the Special Needs Mobile Therapy Backpack, and the Digicel 5K
Bobby Chantrelle
With over 17 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry in the Caribbean region, Robert played an integral role in the design team involved in the planning and engineering for the first installation of the cellular network in Jamaica. He currently holds the position of Director of Change Makers who has successfully planned and executed the regional Girls in ICT Hackathon in 2017 and 2018. After his work with the telecoms industry, Robert turned his career to event planning in the Caribbean, He has executed high level events for the international stage for both corporate and private entertainment promoters. These events include Beres Hammond’s “A Moment in Time” concert (2007, 2008); the Arthur Guinness Day Celebrations (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Reggae Sumfest (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016); A.T.I. Negril (2000 – 2014); Bank of Nova Scotia DB&G Acquisition Launch event (2008); Rainforest Seafood Festival (2013); and the JPS Foundation “Inspire” event (2016), Shaggy&Friends 2019 Robert holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Physics (double major), University of the West Indies and has excellent project management skills with significant contacts with corporate Jamaica, the local entertainment industry and affiliated entities for event management
Dana Attickinson
A result-driven, graduate student at the Univerity of the West Indies who is highly motivated to be a part of an evolving community to bring about change. Communication, advocacy, program creation, policy-making and producing social media content and concepts are a few areas of interest and experience. As a holder of a Bachelor of Science in International Relations with a minor in Social Policy and Development, I am adept at providing exemplary service, and sustainable social impact and change.
Whilst being involved in multiple youth-centred and nonprofit organizations as well as school leadership roles, I have dedicated much of my experience to focus on volunteerism, service, and development. I have developed programs that have sought to mentor over 200+ students and have led and participated with a team, in various community projects that have sought to impact those in need.
Well-rounded experiences have prepared me for adaptability to any professional setting. Working as an intern for the United Nations Development Programme at the Jamaica Country Office exemplifies my desire to enter a professional space that will generate any sustainable change and development for the betterment of others. I am also keen on entering learning and growing by exploring new areas, such as research and project creation that can help to enhance such.